Highland School District is a public school district located in Cowiche, WA. It has 1,167 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 43% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.

Middle Schools in Highland School District

High Schools in Highland School District

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

49%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

43%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

77%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1050

33 responses

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

The Student-Teacher Ratio for private schools is reported directly by the school. The Student-Teacher Ratio for public schools is calculated based on the number of full-time equivalent teachers reported by the school, so the actual student-teacher ratio for these schools may vary.

17:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$54,000

Teachers in First/Second Year

5.4%

Finances

Total Expenses

$12,069,000

Expenses Per Student

$10,724/ student

National

$12,239

Education Expenses

Instruction

57%

Support Services

37%

Other

6%

Highland School District Reviews

What I enjoyed about Highland High School was that everyone was connected with each other. Highland is a small school and therefore it created this atmosphere that students and staff members had to get along with each other. Everyone had friends whether it was within their grade, above or below. It is peaceful majority of the days and when it was not it is because the school is having an assembly, running an event, or hosting a sport event. I would remember the times when a new student would come and just like that. The student would feel safe at highland and have friends, after all the school is full of wonderful people and a simple/peaceful school.

Although Highland is a smaller school, it gives the best opportunity to make memories and prepare for college. Beginning with the extracurricular activities I was able to play volleyball, tennis, be a part of DECA, and annual. As for college I was able to take college courses and get both high school and college credits.

My experience at Highland High School started off on a rocky path. My grades as a Freshman and Sophomore were not as good as they could be. As my Junior year started some people came into my life and turned me around. One time specifically, one of my English teachers and I were talking about my grade and her class, which was around a C. She stopped me and asked me "why do you have a C in my class, you're a genius." It was this experience that made me choose to pick my life up and get it together. I am forever grateful for this teacher .